Microwave Network Analyzer.docx

Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice Commercial Supply Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order Title: Sources Sought Notice for a Microwave Network Analyzer Notice ID Number: NB305000-26-01457

PURPOSE

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research and identify potential sources of commercial products/services that satisfy the Government’s anticipated needs. This notice shall not be construed as a Request for Quote. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for information or administrative costs incurred in the response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to the notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or other solicitation (if any are issued). This is a market survey, not a pre-solicitation notice. There is no formal solicitation available at this time. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a pre-solicitation notice will be published. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this survey, or results of information submitted. The government is seeking a domestic or equivalent product, if commercially available, that meets all the technical specifications provided in this document below.

BACKGROUND

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guided Wave Electromagnetics Group within the RF Technology Division of the Communications Technology Laboratory requires a high-performance Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and extender heads. This instrument is required to support the measurement of traceable complex permittivity measurements up to 330 GHz. The objective of the requirement is to enable traceable complex permittivity to 330 GHz and provide known permittivity measurements for on-wafer traceability for S-parameters, Power, and Phase. The VNA will serve as the primary measurement instrument, interfacing with millimeter-wave frequency extenders to characterize the complex permittivity of materials in support of the NIST CHIPS program.

SCOPE

The Contractor shall deliver a quantity of one (1) Microwave Network Analyzer, Keysight Model N5227B 10 MHz to 67GHz PNA Network Analyzer, a quantity of one (1) WR6.5 Mini VNAX Module from VDI, Keysight Technologies Model N5262BW06, and a quantity of one (1) Millimeter Wave Test Controller, Keysight Technologies Model N5292A, inclusive of FOB Destination Delivery terms (or equivalent INCOTERM such as DDP

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Description: Microwave Network Analyzer Quantity: One (1) A. Technical Specifications:

1. All power cables must be included

2. All connectors must be included

3. Must include a rackmount kit with handles for installation

4. Low frequency limit of 1 kHz

5. High frequency limit without extender heads 67 GHz

6. Maximum power output at 67 GHz must be greater than 0 dBm

7. Minimum IF bandwidth 10 Hz

8. Maximum IF bandwidth 1 kHz

9. Must have 4 ports cable of measuring a-waves and b-waves simultaneously and independently

10. Must dual sources that can deliver 0 dBm at all ports at all frequencies

11. Must have direct digital synthesis sources

12. Must have 1.85 mm NMD connectors on each port

13. Must have front end access jumpers

14. Must be able to drive 3rd party extender heads

15. Must have direct IF access

16. Must have embedded LO, frequency-offset options

17. Must have an internal combiner to route two or more sources to a single port

18. Must have rear access loops to combiners to allow external sources and external filters.

19. Must have internal bias tees

Description: WR6.5 Mini VNAX Module from VDI Quantity: One (1) A. Technical Specifications:

1. WR6.5VNATxRxM - Vector Network Analyzer Extension Module (110-170GHz)

2. WR6.5 heads must have internal attenuators.

3. WR6.5CK - Extender TRL Cal. Kit. Consists of: 2SC, 2LD, 1SW, 1QW

4. Standard 1.2 meter cable set for VDI VNA TxRx Extension Module. Includes (1) RF, (1) LO and (2) IF cable required for one module.

Description: Millimeter Wave Test Controller Quantity: One (1) A. Technical Specifications:

1. 4 port test set

2. Cable adapter for OML/VDI

NOTICE RESPONSE

Interested firms/companies are encouraged to respond to this notice by submitting documentation that clearly demonstrates how the minimum requirements and technical specifications will be met. Response which merely repeat the minimum requirements, and technical specifications without providing demonstration of how the minimum requirements and technical specifications will be met, will not be considered or evaluated by the government. Responses can demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements and specifications described above by providing brochures, manuals, reports, demonstration videos, other technical data, and identification of current customers.

In responding to this notice, please DO NOT PROVIDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. In addition to the technical documentation, the response must include the following:

· Company name and address

· Point of Contact for questions and/or clarifications, including telephone number and email address

· Teaming partners (if applicable)

· For supplies – If the supply is a commercial off the shelf item, modified commercial off the shelf item, or prototype.

· Any additional information as deemed pertinent by the respondent.

The Government will accept written questions by email to Contract Specialist Ranae Armstrong at ranae.armstrong@nist.gov and Contracting Officer Don Collie at Donald.collie@nist.gov. Questions must be submitted by 07/14/26, 12:00pm, ET to receive a government response. Telephone and faxed inquiries will not be accepted.

Interested responses must be submitted to Contract Specialist Ranae Armstrong at ranae.armstrong@nist.gov and Contracting Officer Don Collie at Donald.collie@nist.gov no later than 07/17/26, 6:00pm, ET. Telephone and faxed responses will not be accepted.